I'm taking a page from Cari @ Travelingwithcari's playbook, and revealing why I've been running trails and running longer lately. Yes, I'm planning to run my second trail half marathon. I started to run on the trails in this nature preserve during the Pandemic, but it wasn't until I was regularly training here this Summer … Continue reading A Half on the Down-LO: Runfessions October 2022
Fall Running
Embracing Fall Running: Runfessions September 2022
Runners who live in cold places often bemoan the arrival of Fall, because that means Winter is not far behind. You know I am no Winter lover, but it's going to come whether I embrace Fall or not, so why not enjoy all that Fall has to offer up here? Nowhere near peak but Fall … Continue reading Embracing Fall Running: Runfessions September 2022
If it makes you happy. . .: 11/15 – 21 WRD
You may notice there was a lot of Yoga video filming going on this week. Even very early in the morning. That's because for the first time in almost 2 years, Mr. Judy went to see his mom and sister (who live outside of Seattle). We'll get to the stuff that made me happy this … Continue reading If it makes you happy. . .: 11/15 – 21 WRD
Getting the most out of Fall: 11/8 – 14 WRD
Unfortunately the storm clouds were metaphorically (and literally!) moving in again this week, although the actual weather was mostly quite nice -- except Friday & Saturday, maybe this evening. There were definitely some bright spots to the week, though! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and enjoying the sunshine this week. Literally … Continue reading Getting the most out of Fall: 11/8 – 14 WRD
Grateful for Simple Things: 11/1 – 7 WRD
I apologize for last week. I had a bit of a meltdown. I literally felt like I was walking around with a dark cloud hanging over me. Things have been looking up this week. Mr. Judy fixed the dishwasher. The new phone got mailed arrived (today). I had two solo walk/hikes and didn't get lost. … Continue reading Grateful for Simple Things: 11/1 – 7 WRD
Are We Done Yet???: 10/25 – 31 WRD
The beginning of the week was spent at Lake Minnewaska State Park, and despite the meh weather (including a Nor'easter) it was amazing! I can't wait to go back someday and explore more. If you follow me on FB here you'll see a lot more photos of our hikes there. The subject, unfortunately, refers to … Continue reading Are We Done Yet???: 10/25 – 31 WRD
Anniversary Hiking: 10/18 – 24 WRD
A short visit to my mom, who seems to be doing well. I suspect the change in some meds and the fact that she's on oxygen accounts for that -- although the oxygen is literally a drag. The rest of the week was run, hike, rinse, lather, repeat! Fall is in full swing here, so … Continue reading Anniversary Hiking: 10/18 – 24 WRD
Should I Stay or Go Now?: 10/11 – 17 WRD
The week started out with my Mom on her way to the hospital. Seriously, I took her to the cardiologist the previous Tuesday and by the next Monday she was in the hospital with (supposedly) pneumonia. With assurances from my sister that she wasn't at death's door and the very limited hospital visiting hours, I … Continue reading Should I Stay or Go Now?: 10/11 – 17 WRD
Just Keep Moving: 10/4 – 10 WRD
As I work on this intro, it's Friday. At least this week I know what sidelined me! I was at my mo. The week went south from there with all sorts of stressful stuff. Getting older just ain't fun, and caring for the elderly can sometimes make you feel ancient too! I'm joining Kim @ … Continue reading Just Keep Moving: 10/4 – 10 WRD
1 Step Forwards, 2 Steps Back: 9/27 – 10/3 WRD
Another busy week; mostly in a good way. Finally got to check something off my to do list that I've been struggling with for months. Getting that done, the RRCA course done, the First Aid/CPR course done -- all those things were a big relief to me. Then the jury duty notice came in the … Continue reading 1 Step Forwards, 2 Steps Back: 9/27 – 10/3 WRD
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